Bachelor in Global Studies and Human Geography
Middle Tennessee State University
Key Information
Campus location
Murfreesboro, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 1,178 / per credit *
Application deadline
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* in-state tuition per credit hour: $385 | out-of-state tuition per credit hour: $1,178
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Introduction
Global Studies and Human Geography prepares you to succeed in an increasingly globalized world. Our students study global change and the movement of people and resources in the world, focusing in particular on the spatial aspects of issues, communities, and cultures. They develop skills in critical thinking and complex analysis, written and verbal communications, and how to work effectively across cultures – the skills needed to work and thrive in the modern world. Nearly all of our majors and minors go abroad during their studies, often on study abroad trips led by our faculty. These opportunities are life-changing experiences; our students gain confidence, friendships, and experiences working internationally that allow them to thrive after graduation. Our students go on to leadership positions in NGOs and non-profits, government, and business.
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Curriculum
The Global Studies and Human Geography Program offers an interdisciplinary major in Global Studies and Human Geography that leads to a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. Students choose from two concentrations:
- The Global Studies concentration allows students to critically examine, understand, and reflect upon local, regional, and global connections between peoples, places, and events from cross-cultural, interdisciplinary perspectives. Through rigorous academic coursework and an exciting study-abroad component, students have the opportunity to achieve their educational goals and gain skills to effectively pursue and serve in a wide range of careers in the United States and abroad.
- The Human Geography concentration allows students to critically engage a range of issues relating to such topics as human migration, human/environment interactions, and changing cultural landscapes. Geographers are at the forefront of exploring human societies. Students are offered an in-depth study of different cultures, peoples, places, and global processes. The Human Geography concentration seeks to provide students with professional, highly sought-after skill sets to help them analyze and solve problems in a complex, globalized world.
The major, which leads to a Bachelor of Science degree, consists of 33 hours, including 12 hours in required classes, 12 hours in the student's field of study, and 9 hours in a region of study, along with a 12-hour foreign language cognate, general education requirements, electives, and a minor area of study.
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Career Opportunities
Employers of MTSU alumni include:
- SALT International
- Foreign Service
- Multinational corporations
- Peace Corps
- Nonprofit organizations
- Service agencies
- International education
There are numerous career options and possibilities with a degree in Human Geography. The nature of the program is built around the diversity and flexibility of geography; therefore, our majors find jobs in many sectors of the economy.
Examples of employment and workplaces include:
- Area and regional specialists
- Community development
- Demographers
- Location and market analysts
- Park rangers and interpreters
- State and federal government agencies such as National and State Parks, Bureau of Census, Department of Agriculture, and Department of State
- Teaching – domestically and abroad
- Tourism
English Language Requirements
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